Why are we here?



Because…Big Bang?

Why are we here?



Because…evolution

Why are we here?



Because…human adaptability

Why are we here?



Because…choices of humans societies

Why are we here?



Because…those choices have changed the world

Why are we here?



Because…the very limiting stories we have told

Why are we here?



Because…we need to be

Why are we here?



Because…we are approaching global thresholds

Why are we here?



Because…baselines for change have shifted

Why are we here?



Because…we are ready to tell a new story

Why are we here?



Because…each one of you is part of the story

Why are we here?



Because…each one of you must make a decision

Scientists are traditionally not the best communicators


Trust in science is eroding, largely on party lines


We need each other, but is that even possible?


Why are we here?



Because…why?





Why did you sign up for this class?


What are you hoping to get out if it?

Next up: Friday open-discussion based on student survey



Survey now available on Brightspace
Due Thursday @ midnight


THREE: What three things about global change (that you believe so far) are the most important for a non-scientist to know?


TWO: What two things about global change would you like to learn more about in this class?


ONE: What controversy about global/climate change are you aware of?